because of

Por vs. Para 
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because of(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. a causa de
All schools in the county are closed because of the snow.Todas las escuelas del condado están cerradas a causa de la nieve.
b. debido a
My flight has been canceled because of the pilot strike.Han cancelado mi vuelo debido a la huelga de pilotos.
c. por
My favorite season of the year is summer because of the warm weather.Mi favorita estación del año es el verano por el clima cálido.
d. gracias a (referring to something positive)
My grandpa always supported me in everything. I am the successful man I am today because of him.Mi abuelo siempre me apoyó en todo. Soy hoy el hombre exitoso que soy gracias a él.
e. por culpa de (referring to something negative)
We missed the train because of Joanne.Perdimos el tren por culpa de Joanne.
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